Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care began offering mental health first aid (MHFA) training in 2015 at a time when there were few other resources available to support mental health learning. Since that time, many organizations have stepped up to create accessible options for training. 

As a result, Waypoint will no longer offer MHFA training effective immediately. This will enable the hospital to focus on offerings that align with our objectives and strategic vision, as well as other fundraising priorities.

For information on accessing mental health training in the community, please visit one of the following:

• Mental Health Commission of Canada – mental health first aid
https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/what-we-do/mental-health-first-aid/

• Canadian Red Cross – psychological first aid courses
www.redcross.ca/training-and-certification/course-descriptions/psychological-first-aid

• Canadian Mental Health Association – online mental health courses
https://cmha.ca/find-info/mental-health/online-mental-health-courses/ 

• Opening Minds - evidence-based mental health training programs
https://openingminds.org/

Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions or are looking for assistance in identifying appropriate training opportunities or you or your organization, please don’t hesitate to contact us.